Denver portrait Photographer, Reese & Co Portraits

Hi, I’m Laura Esmond

I love to blend beauty and carefree moments into one space.

I love minimalism: negative space, soft textures and simple clothes.

I love generous blur, grain that feels like film, light that spills in warm and generous and rolling hills in the distance.

I love a close-up portrait so sharp you can count every eyelash.

I strongly believe artwork should be printed, not stored.

Because this how I want to remember my family as it is now.

And they're what I want to make for yours, because the days are finite, and they deserve to live somewhere you can see them.

A simple portrait Experience Designed
for beautiful Artwork in your home

I’LL GUIDE YOU THROUGH EVERYTHING FROM WHAT TO WEAR TO WHAT TO HANG.

Every session at Reese & Co Portraits begins with the end in mind: artwork in your home.

From styling support to gentle guidance during the session, I’ll lead you through an experience that results in finished heirloom portraits that tell the story of your family.

Imagine a wall that grows with you year after year, each session adding a new chapter. You’re going to love seeing it every day. You’ll be proud you made it happen.

A curated set of digitals are always included for safekeeping and sharing, but I don’t leave you with a gallery and a “good luck.” I help you envision how your images should live in your home, then guide you in creating a meaningful collection of artwork that becomes more valuable with every passing milestone.

PLAN MY SESSION

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explore maternity

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explore Family

You don’t need more photos.
You need preservation.

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LOVE NOTES

Testimonials

I love them! Thank you, thank you, thank you for my maternity portraits! I'm so excited to have such special photos of our final babe. You are amazing. These are beyond what I envisioned.

– Laura F.

The quality of your work is what’s so amazing. Every single image was simply perfect. I felt beautiful even while so pregnant. Your maternity photography is gorgeous, the colors, the airy-ness and it’s why I booked you!! I can’t wait for all my next sessions with Laura.

– Amy O.

We were positively blown away by how gorgeous our maternity portraits were. Thank you from both of us!

– James M.

Our appt was wonderful! We felt at home & welcome & cozy. Fantastic newborn photo session. Portraits were stunning.

– Kira R.

Thank you for my stunning maternity portraits. I mean, I’ve never felt so pampered and beautiful.

– Elizabeth C.

Your sets are so unique and creative, while still being timeless. Love all the seasonal options throughout the year! You are so special!

– Molly K.

Our maternity photography session couldn't have gone any better! Thank you for putting your heart into this business because it shows in your work! Best maternity photographer in Denver.

– Lindsey B.

I am so pleased with Laura and her staff! They really took the time to get to know us and captured my girls personalities! The photos are amazing!

– Jennifer S.

why this matters

what legacy are you creating for your family?

When my grandmother passed away, I had the honor of sitting by her side and then packing up her belongings.

At the end, her belongings amounted to a slew of precious framed photos, albums, and boxes of heirlooms. This resonated so deeply with me that after 93 years, the only things she would carry to the end would be her memories in the form of photographs.

It occurred to me: how would I pass down heirlooms to my children? Would it be relic iPhones and dusty old hard drives? Or would there be artful and thoughtfully created portraits mixed with trips to the beach, beautifully encased in albums and quality frames?

laura esmond

Laura Esmond is an award winning photographer in Denver, Colorado. Her effortless, yet luxurious style has been featured in Martha Stewart magazine among other features in blog posts and podcasts. She serves as a group mentor in The Motherhood Anthology teaching other photographers. Laura holds an art degree and has spent 24 years honing her craft to create effortlessly styled portraits. She is co-founder of the UnTethered Photographer’s Retreat as well as Get Rooted, a signature course teaching other photographers how to create and run a sustainable portrait photography business. Her experience and mentorship is sought by clients and photographers from around the world.